Teledyne Reson A/s

University of Washington

Blueview Technologies, Inc.

Roger Lee Thompson

Jason Leonard Seawall

Scott Thomas Bachelor

Nicholas Lesnikowski

Pierre D Mourad

Francis G Olson

Use of sonar systems to collect dimensional and relational data for use in metrology, mapping, object and structure detection, survey and evaluation applications is disclosed. Systems and methods for collecting underwater data sets, using registration targets, for data registration of underwater acoustic data sets, as well as for data registration of underwater acoustic data sets with above-the-waterline data sets (e.g., laser-based data sets) are described.

Use of multi-beam sonar systems to generate point cloud data and models, and data registration in underwater metrology applications

Use of multi-beam sonar systems to generate point cloud data and models; data registration in underwater metrology applications

A vessel-mountable integrated sonar system is provided. The vessel-mountable integrated sonar system comprises at least one imaging sonar data acquisition device and at least one processing system electronically and removably connected to the at least one imaging sonar data acquisition device, wherein the sonar data acquisition device preferably provides acoustic data to the processing system, producing sonar imageries utilizing the acoustic data, and wherein the system provides digital tilt and azimuth direction feedback for accurate geo-referencing of data to localize targets of interest.

Vessel-mountable sonar systems

A power toothbrush () is disclosed having a handle () containing a rechargeable battery (), an ultrasonic drive circuit (), a sonic component () such as a motor, and a control unit (). The handle is connected to a toothbrush head () preferably having a plurality of bristles () and an ultrasonic transducer () that is operatively connected to a waveguide () that extends from the toothbrush head generally adjacent the bristles. The waveguide facilitates the transmission of acoustic energy into the dental fluid. It is contemplated that the waveguide may be utilized in manual or power toothbrushes, and in a combination without the sonic component, or in a combination without the ultrasonic transducer. Toothbrushes disclosed herein achieve improved plaque and stain removal from the teeth as well as interproximal and subgingival regions, while enhancing the user experience, massaging the gums, and stimulating dental tissue.

Toothbrush employing an acoustic waveguide

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Kirkland, WA, United States of America

Roger Lee Thompson